In the Northern hemisphere the Harvest Moon is the Full Moon occurring just before the Autum Equinox (on or about the 23rd September). During this time the angle of the moon’s orbit relative to the Earth’s horizon is at its minimum. This causes the Full Moon to rise above the horizon at a much faster pace than normal. Usually the Full Moon rises an average of 51 minutes later each night, but for the few nights following the Harvest Moon, it rises at nearly the same time each night. This allows for some spectacular views of the moon rising against a decreasing sunset. In the Northern hemisphere provided the night skies are not cloudy, the Harvest Moon provides enough illumination for farmers to continue harvesting their crops through the night. In the southern hemisphere a similar phenomenon to the Harvest Moon occurs at the Spring Equinox (on or about the 21st March).Free eBooks (Can Be Downloaded):
Solomonic Grimoires - The Testament Of SolomonPhil Hine - Rites That Go Wrong
John Yarker - Arcane Schools
Aleister Crowley - Chart
Hrafnagaldr Odi - Odin Ravens Song
